Mr. Black was a wealthy businessman, but he was not (1) with his life. He always tried his best to make more money for his company. He did not sleep well and his food did not agree with him. The situation lasted for some time. Finally, after a number of sleepless nights, he (2) to see his doctor.
The doctor advised a change of surrounding (环境). "Go abroad," he said.
"But I'm not good at foreign languages," said Mr. Black.
"It doesn't matter," said the doctor. "It won't hurt you if you talk (3) . Go on a trip. Take plenty of exercise. Try to (4) your weight. Avoid eating rich food. "
Mr. Black went to Switzerland. He did not know French or German, and had to (5) __ himself through gestures(手势). He took part in a physical training course. The instructor (指导者)(6) him shake his head, swing his arms, stretch his neck and bend his knees. He had to lie on the ground and raise his right and left legs in turn. (7) __ some time his muscles (肌肉) grew hard and firm. He almost put aside his financial (金融) worries and (8) forgot the importance of making more money. He even began to (9) trees and birds. He ate and slept well. Finally he returned home. But unfortunately (不幸地) his (10) did not last long. Soon he was a normal businessman again, worried about his wealth, his savings, his success in a competitive society, and things in general.
(1)A. good |
B. interested |
C. satisfied |
(2)A. decided |
B. refused |
C. suggested |
(3)A. too much |
B. a little less |
C. a little more |
(4)A. add |
B. increase |
C. lose |
(5)A. express |
B. say |
C. talk |
(6)A. forced |
B. asked |
C. made |
(7)A. While |
B. After |
C. Past |
(8)A. nearly |
B. never |
C. not |
(9)A. think |
B. avoid |
C. notice |
(10)A. worries |
B. improvement |
C. friendship |
Anna lost her arms in a car accident when she was a child.What was worse,she lost her parents (1) the age of twenty.Her elder sister,who was ten years (2) (old)than her,wanted to take care of her.However,Anna refused (3) (live)with her sister,saying that she would like to take care of herself.She managed to enter college and (4) __ (study)very hard.Four years later,she graduated and found a job.Once she wrote in her diary,"I am quite lucky.I lost my arms,(5) I still have my legs."
Anna chose to face her misfortune(不幸)in an active way.Instead of (6) (feel)sad every day,she decided not to let it hold her back.She has taught us a good lesson.When something bad happens to us,we have two (7) (choice).One is to complain(抱怨),and(8) other is to face it bravely.If we choose to run away,(9) will follow us wherever we go.If we decide to be strong,new hopes will come.So choose (10) __ (wise).
The dancer felt a bit n in her first performance.
Let's open the window and have some f air in.
The manager made no r to the questions.